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Sarah Maylor

Sarah Maylor

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Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

England - Yorkshire • Real estate

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Construction

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP represents national and international clients in both contentious and non-contentious matters, with particular focus on the energy, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. Jo Hatton-Jones and Sarah Maylor jointly lead the team, with Hatton-Jones preparing and negotiating national and international construction contracts in the chemicals, process, energy, and infrastructure sectors; and Maylor handling transactional and contentious construction and engineering-related issues. Joshua Curry is a key figure in project advisory, helping clients proactively avoid disputes, as well as managing all types of construction-related conflicts.
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+44 113 200 4690
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Sarah is a partner in our litigation and dispute management group, experienced in advising owner/operators, developers, funds, contractors and construction professionals on both transactional and contentious construction and engineering related matters. Sarah has particular proficiency in the resolution and avoidance of large-scale infrastructure claims and general construction and engineering disputes.
Sarah’s recent experience includes a broad mix of work in various sectors, including rail, manufacturing, education, retail, energy, water and data centers. Sarah is regularly instructed by high profile clients to provide strategic legal and commercial dispute avoidance advice during large projects, and/or act on subsequent claims relating to defects, final accounts, and claims for additional time and money. Sarah is familiar with all standard form contracts as well as those bespoke contracts used in the above sectors, including various alliancing contracts. She also has experience in all forms of dispute resolution, including litigation in the TCC, domestic and international arbitration, adjudication and ADR.
Sarah is a member of the Society of Construction Law, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and TeCSA and the Legal 500 has previously described Sarah as a ‘go-to practitioner’ who is ’extremely impressive’ and is ‘unflappable, calm and sensible when things get tough’.
Position

Partner

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Testimonials

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  • 'Technically they are excellent both contentious and non-contentious. Good awareness of basic practicalities and commercial issues as well as legal concepts, which makes things easier.'

    ‘Jo Hatton-Jones - technically excellent on IChemE and general non-contentious construction/engineering/major projects. Joseph Hale very calmly leads me though dispute issues when I am panicking! Excellent at taking a down to earth practical approach to contentious issues, finding a commercial solution to issues.'

    ‘Expertise and industry knowledge to support on an important and complex project.'

    ‘Jo Hatton-Jones provided excellent support on a complex part of the project and worked collaboratively with internal clients to deliver a great outcome.'

    ‘Sarah Maylor is an extremely professional person with a superb manner. She responds quickly to problems and issues we might have, suggesting alternative approaches to suit any needs. First class lawyer.'

    'This is an extremely capable construction disputes practice, showing great commitment to getting good results, and good instincts for the winning arguments.'

    'Joseph Hale clearly lives and breathes his practice area, and it shows in his eye for key details as well as in his firm grasp of the intricacies of the adjudication process.'

    'Joseph Hale – contentious partner – very calmly, excellent at taking a down to earth practical approach to contentious issues, finding a commercial and cost effective solution to issues.'

Key clients

  • Greencore Harworth Group PLC ​ Network Rail